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A CATHOLIC COLLEGE OF HIGHER EDUCATION

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Lesson summary:

Episode: 5 of 6

Problem/Solution Essay:

Rephrasing the Prompt:

• Instead of "Discuss the problems and solutions...," you can use:

  • Analyze the challenges of ... and propose effective solutions.

  • Identify the root causes of ... and suggest potential remedies.

  • Explore the issue of ... and evaluate possible strategies to address it.

Discussing Problems:

• Use strong verbs to describe the problem's impact: "hinder," "impede," "exacerbate," "jeopardize"

• Use nouns emphasizing the severity: "challenges," "obstacles," "threats," "deficiencies"

Discussing Solutions:

• Use verbs that show effectiveness: "mitigate," "eradicate," "alleviate," "bolster"

• Use nouns that convey positive outcomes: "improvements," "reforms," "initiatives," "approaches"

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Cause/Effect Essay:

Rephrasing the Prompt:

• Instead of "Discuss the benefits and drawbacks...," you can use:

  • Analyze the factors contributing to ... and explore their consequences.

  • Evaluate the causes of ... and examine the resulting effects.

  • Investigate the phenomenon of ... and assess its impact on ...

Discussing Causes:

• Use nouns that identify the root of the issue: "factors," "influences," "catalysts," "determinants"

• Use verbs that show a cause-and-effect relationship: "contribute to," "trigger," "lead to," "precipitate"

Discussing Effects:

• Use nouns that describe the outcome: "consequences," "impacts," "repercussions," "ramifications"

• Use verbs that show the extent of the effect: "cause," "result in," "trigger," "exacerbate"

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